Library News

July 9, 2014

McKinley Memorial Library concerts are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Concerts are held indoors if weather is inclement.

Concerts are sponsored by Farmers National Bank, First Place Bank Community Foundation, the Friends of the Library and the Bauman Estate.

The Friends of the Library Summer Lawn Picnic will be July 10 with music, food and giveaways.

July 10 - Guys Without Ties (classic rock)

July 17 - Don Burns Orchestra (big band)

July 24 - Tropic Sunsations (steel drums)

July 31 - Cortland Community Band (big band/broadway)

Aug. 7 - Liverpool Lads (Beatles tribute)

TEEN PROGRAMS

The library will offer weekly activities for teens ages 12-18 from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday afternoons in the auditorium. No registration is required.

July 10 - Easy to Master Magic Show with Rory Rennick

July 17 - Robotics program with YSU STEM

July 24 - Yoga and Dancing Mindful with the Yoga Room

July 31 - The Science of Cooking Finale Party featuring Stoneyard Grill and Tavern

CHILDREN'S SUMMER

READING PROGRAMS

Toddlers and preschoolers ages 18 months to 5 years can sign up for the "Read to Me Program" designed to engage parents and young children in activities that will build early literacy skills.

Toddler Storytimes (18 months to 3 years) meet at 10 a.m. Monday mornings in the auditorium on July 14, 21 and 28 for 45 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes and crafts.

Preschool Storytimes (4 to 5 years) meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday mornings in the auditorium on July 15, 22 and 29 for one hour of stories, music, fingerplays, games and crafts.

INDEPENDENT READER

PROGRAM

School-aged children in grades kindergarten through fifth are invited to sign up for the Independent Readers Program designed to encourage children to read over the summer months. All programs are 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Today - Magic science with Tom Phoolery

July 16 - Mad science with the Mad Scientists of Northeast Ohio

July 23 - Science fair and picnic

July 30 - Science with Geauga Trumbull SWMD

DIGITAL DOWNLOADS

McKinley Memorial Library announced public availability of thousands of movies, television shows, music albums and audiobooks available for mobile and online access through a new partnership with hoopla digital. Patrons can enjoy thousands of titles from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers - available to borrow for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets and computers. Hoopla digital is offered at no cost to patrons via browser, Android and IOS. The service requires a McKinley Memorial Library card to access. To register or for more information, visit www.mckinley.lib.oh.us or www.hoopladigital.com. Visit the website at www.hoopladigital.com.

McKinley Memorial Library offers free digital download services for audiobooks, e-books, magazines and music. OneClickDigital, a free audiobook download service, is available from Recorded Books and Zinio Digital Magazines. Check out these free services available to library members with a valid, in good standing library card.

TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE

Technology educator Cynthia Casterline is available for one-on-one 45 minute sessions at the library to assist with technical questions, downloadable devices, laptops and other topics. Call the library at 330-652-1704, Ext. 212, for exact times and availability.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Seating is limited to eight students and advance registration is required. To register, stop at the reference desk in the library, or call 330-652-1704, Ext. 212. Classes are held at the McKinley Birthplace Home and Research Center.

LIBRARY and MUSEUM HOURS

Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The McKinley Memorial museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last self-guided tour is at 3:30 p.m.

McKinley Birthplace Home and Research Center, 40 Main St., is closed during the winter months. For information, or to schedule a tour, call 330-652-1704, Ext. 203.